• Pre-Test and Design Verification Activities
• Technical File Review
• User, Service and Installation Manuals Review
EC Type Examination (Module B)
- Type Tests
* Determination of Power
* Sealing Test
* Temperature Tests
* Tests with Boundary Gases (Ignition, Flame Stability and Cross Firing)
* Chimney Flashing Tests with the Effect of Wind
* Flame Control and Ignition Tests
* Combustion Products Analysis
* Rational Use of Energy Tests
* Mechanical Tests
- Technical File Control
- EC Type Examination Certification
Random and Surveillance Audits (Module C, D, E, F)
SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGULATION
Definitions
Gas Fired Device: These are gas fired products that can be used at normal water temperature, not exceeding 105 ° C for cooking, heating, producing hot water, cooling, lighting or cleaning. Hereinafter referred to as "devices" or "devices". Pressure burners and heaters equipped with these burners are also among these devices.
Equipment: Safety control devices and partial assembly and regulating devices other than heaters and pressure burners, which are marketed separately for commercial purposes and equipped with pressure burners designed to be mounted on gas-fired devices or combined to form such a device,
Gas Fuel: Any fuel that is in gaseous state at 15 ° C under 1 bar pressure,
Normal Use of the Device: The device is installed correctly in accordance with the principles specified in the user and installation manual, and the introduction and use of the gas fuel within the framework of normal changes in pressure and quality,
APPLIANCES COVERED BY THE GAS BURNING DEVICES REGULATION
Gas fired central heating boilers
• Devices burning Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Gas water heaters used in homes
Fan blown gas burners
• Gas fired stoves
Gas powered air heaters
• Self-contained, gas powered heaters
Gas-fired industrial kitchen appliances
• Hanging type radiant heaters that work with gas and are not used in homes
Rubber and plastic hoses and accessories
Safety and control devices that monitor gas burners and gas-burning appliances
Assemblies
Gas valve
• Igniter
Elastomer materials
Scope of the Regulation
a. This Regulation is applied to devices that burn gas for processes such as cooking, heating, hot water production, cooling, lighting or washing, whose normal water temperature does not exceed 105 ° C. Devices that burn gas (gaseous fuel) are hereinafter referred to as "devices". Burners and heating units with this type of burner are considered as "devices". Used or installed in gas-fired appliances marketed separately for commercial use; Safety, control or regulation devices and semi-finished products other than burners or burner heating units are hereinafter referred to as "fittings".
b. Devices specially designed for use in industrial processes in industrial areas are out of the scope defined in paragraph 1.
c. In accordance with the purpose of this regulation, "gaseous fuel" is any fuel in gaseous state at 15 ° C under 1 bar pressure.
D. For the purpose of this regulation, "normal use" of a device: means that the device has been properly installed and regularly put into service according to the manufacturer's instructions, used with normal variation in gas quality and normal deviation in the pressure source, and used for its intended purpose.
Legal Status:
Since June 29, 1990, the Appliances BurningGaseousFuels Directive has become mandatory in the Member States of the 90/396 / EEC Gas Appliances Directive.
March 19, 2003 also in Turkey Gas Appliances Directive (90/396 / EC) was published and became mandatory on 1 January 2004.
Conformity Assessment Procedures
• EC Type Examination (Module B) (Annex II Article 1)
• EC Type Declaration of Conformity (Module C) (Annex II Article 2)
• EC Type Declaration of Conformity (Module D) (Annex II Item 3) Production Quality Assurance (ISO 9001: 2000 Article 7.3)
• EC Type Declaration of Conformity (Module E) (Annex II Item 4) Product Quality Assurance (ISO 9001: 2000 Article 7.1 7.2.3 7.3 7.4 7.5.1 7.5.2 7.5.3)
• EC Type Verification (Module F) (Annex II Item 5) EC Unit Verification (Module G) (Annex II Item 6)
EC TYPE-EXAMINATION (MODULE B)
• It is the examination and certification of the conformity of a device, which is a sample of the designed production and covered by this Regulation, with the provisions of the Regulation by a notified body.
• It is a compulsory module for products that fall within the scope of the regulation and are mass produced.
• An EC Type Certificate is issued as a result of this review.
EC Type Declaration of Conformity (Module C)
• The EC Declaration of Conformity to Type is the manufacturer's declaration of the conformity of the relevant devices to the type specified in the EC Type Certificate and that these devices meet the basic requirements of the Directive.
• CE conformity mark is attached to the devices.
• The identification number of the notified body should be placed next to the CE conformity mark.
EC Type Declaration of Conformity (Module D) Production Quality Assurance
• Manufacturer's devices are of the type specified in the EC Type Certificate and this direction.
• The manufacturer must declare that the devices comply with the type specified in the EC Type Certificate and with the essential requirements of this directive.
• CE conformity mark is attached to the devices.
• The identification number of the notified body should be placed next to the CE conformity mark.
• The manufacturer is subject to EC supervision. ISO 9001: 2000 Clause 7.3. The Notified Body has to do this inspection at least every 2 years. It has to report to the manufacturer on these inspections.
• The manufacturer must provide documentation of the quality system for EC surveillance and information on quality records such as inspection reports, test data, calibration data, reports on the qualifications of the personnel concerned.
EC Type Declaration of Conformity (Module E) Product Quality Assurance
• The manufacturer must have a quality system that ensures the conformity of the devices with the type specified in the EC Type Certificate and the basic requirements of this regulation.
• The manufacturer must declare that the devices comply with the type specified in the EC Type Certificate and with the essential requirements of this directive.
• CE conformity mark is attached to the devices.
• The identification number of the notified body should be placed next to the CE conformity mark.
• The manufacturer is subject to EC supervision. ISO 9001: 2000 Clause 7.1, 7.2.3, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3. The Notified Body has to do this inspection at least every 2 years. It has to report to the manufacturer on these inspections.
• The manufacturer must provide documentation of the quality system for EC surveillance and information on quality records such as inspection reports, test data, calibration data, reports on the qualifications of the personnel concerned.
EC VERIFICATION (MODULE F)
• The manufacturer must declare that the devices comply with the type specified in the EC Type Certificate and with the essential requirements of this directive.
• CE conformity mark is attached to the devices.
• The identification number of the notified body should be placed next to the CE conformity mark.
• The notified body checks the conformity of the devices with the requirements of this Regulation either by inspecting and testing each device or by inspecting and testing the devices on a statistical basis.
• The notified body must give each device an identification number and issue a written certificate of conformity regarding the tests performed.
• For statistical inspection, devices should be grouped into identifiable stacks of units of the same model manufactured under the same conditions.
• The batches are inspected at random intervals.
• All other products can be put on the market, except products that are not suitable for sampling.
AT UNIT VERIFICATION (MODULE G)
• The manufacturer must declare that the device meets the requirements of the regulation.
• CE conformity mark is attached to the devices.
• The identification number of the notified body should be placed next to the CE conformity mark.
• The design documentation specified in ANNEX IV must be submitted to the notified body.
• Appropriate inspection and tests are carried out for a single device.
• If the notified body deems necessary, it can carry out tests and inspections after the device is installed.
WHAT DOES THE DESIGN DOCUMENT INCLUDE? (ANNEX IV)
General description of the device
Conceptual designs of the device, manufacturing pictures, part sub-assembly group, diagrams related to circuits
Definitions and explanations including the operation of the device
• A list of the partially or fully applied Standards and description of the solutions that will meet Annex I when these standards are not applied
• Test reports
• Assembly and usage instructions
Where appropriate, it should include:
Approval certificates for the hardware installed in the device
• Approvals and certificates regarding the production, inspection and monitoring methods of the device
• Any documents that will be useful for the assessment made by the notified body
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (ANNEX I)
GENERAL CONDITIONS (1.1)
• Design and production of devices as defined in Article 5 of this Regulation,
• Working safely
• It should be done in a way that does not threaten people, pets and property.
All Devices, When Released (1.2);
• Technical instructions for the installer
• User instructions for use and service.
• Use appropriate warning information, including on packages.
• These information and documents must also be translated into the official language or languages of the member state to which they will be sent.
Hardware (1.3)
• The equipment that is part of the device, when installed in accordance with the instructions, must be designed and manufactured to correctly fulfill the stipulated purposes.
• Installation, adjustment, operation and maintenance instructions for the relevant hardware should be provided.
Materials (2.)
• Materials must be suitable for their intended use and must be resistant to the various conditions they will be exposed to.
• The quality of the safety-critical materials must be guaranteed by the manufacturer or supplier of the devices.
Design And Construction (3)
General (3.1)
3.1.1 Mechanical Durability
3.1.2 Condensation
3.1.3 External Combustion
3.1.4 Water and Unwanted Air Leakage in Gas Circuit
3.1.5 Auxiliary Energy Source